Written by

Michael Bonner
mbonner@jackson.gannett.com

To some of the fans at Humphrey Coli seum, ELO represents a band from the 70s and 80s - the Electric Light Orchestra. For Mississippi State basketball, it's the key to its defense.

"It's 'Early', 'Loud' and 'Often,'" point guard I.J. Ready said. "I know when we're on our side on our bench coach is telling us on everything. When we have to go to the other end to their bench and play defense on their side, we've gotta talk and be loud."

The Bulldogs adjusted their defense recently, which led to improved defensive efforts in the last two games, including a 66-53 win against Florida Gulf Coast. ...